From the first brilliant rush of horses to the triumphant sight of
beautiful bays, chestnuts, shiny blacks, whites, grays, and paints
galloping across the pages, Paul Goble's very special book will delight
all who love horses and all who love stories that tell of the spiritual
connection between people and animals.
His magnificent, detailed paintings evoke an almost forgotten world as
he recounts a stirring legend based on the oral tradition of the Pawnee.
Focusing on a poor boy and his grandmother, adventure begins when the
boy discovers an old, limping horse. Though ridiculed by his tribe, the
boy cares for the horse and brings it back to health. In turn, the
animal helps his friend achieve greatness, only to be betrayed. The
boy's remorse is sincere, but will he be forgiven?
Captivating readers, Caldecott medalist Paul Goble shows how a loving
friendship changes the lives of a people.